2026
UA Readiness Pakistan 2026: Demonstrating Universal Acceptance in Action
Universal Acceptance (UA) ensures that all domain names and email addresses—regardless of script or length—function across the Internet.
Pakistan, with its diverse linguistic landscape, holds strong potential for adopting IDNs (.پاکستان) and Email Address Internationalization (EAI) to improve accessibility, localization, and inclusion.
Since 2022, the ISOC Islamabad Chapter has supported awareness and training around UA. Building on this momentum, UA Day 2026aims to move from discussion to practical adoption and demonstration.
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Proposed Agenda
| Time | Session | Details / Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 AM | Registration & Networking | Guest arrival, registration desk, media check-in |
| 09:30 – 09:45 AM | Welcome Note – ISOC Islamabad Chapter | Opening by Chapter President (Abdullah Qamar). Overview of UA Day’s importance for Pakistan. |
| 09:45 – 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks – Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) | Government’s commitment to multilingual Internet and digital inclusion. |
| 10:00 – 10:20 AM | Keynote Address – ICANN Representative | “Universal Acceptance: The Foundation of an Inclusive Internet.” |
| 10:20 – 11:15 AM | Technical Demonstration Session – ICANN + Tezhost Team | Live demo of UA Readiness: IDN domain + EAI integration; showcasing 3–5 Pakistani pilot systems. |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Tea / Networking Break | — |
| 11:30 – 12:00 PM | Talk on Accessibility & Inclusive Design – Mr. Dr. Shaber (CEO, Pathfinder Solutions) | Discussion on digital accessibility, local-language content, and assistive technology synergy with UA. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Academic Partner Talk | University representatives present research and capacity-building programs related to UA and IDN adoption. |
| 12:30 – 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion: “UA Readiness in Pakistan – Challenges and Next Steps” | Panelists from ISOC, ICANN, Tezhost, MoITT, and academia. Moderator: AQDesk. |
| 01:00 – 02:00 PM | Lunch & Networking Break | — |
| 02:00 – 02:45 PM | Case Study Showcase: UA Adoption Pilot Projects | Presentation of pilot results: issues, fixes, and success metrics from participating orgs. |
| 02:45 – 03:15 PM | Policy Insight Session – MoITT / PSEB | Aligning UA Adoption with Pakistan Digital Policy 2025 and national localization initiatives. |
| 03:15 – 03:45 PM | Open Floor Q&A / Community Interaction | Questions from developers, SMEs, academia, and press. |
| 03:45 – 04:00 PM | Closing Remarks – ISOC Islamabad Chapter & AQDesk | Summary of event outcomes, announcement of follow-up actions and publication of “UA Pakistan Readiness Report 2025.” |
| 04:00 – 04:30 PM | Group Photo & Media Interaction | Official photos, press notes, and partner acknowledgements. |